John J. Raskob, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn J. Raskob
American businessperson
Date of Birth: 19-Mar-1879
Place of Birth: Lockport, New York, United States
Date of Death: 15-Oct-1950
Profession: businessperson
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About John J. Raskob
- John Jakob Raskob, KCSG (March 19, 1879 – October 15, 1950) was a financial executive and businessman for DuPont and General Motors, and the builder of the Empire State Building.
- He was chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1928 to 1932 and a key supporter of Alfred E.
- Smith's candidacy for President of the United States. After Franklin D.
- Roosevelt became President, Raskob was a prominent opponent of the New Deal through his support of a number of anti-Roosevelt organizations including the American Liberty League.
- Raskob was also a leader in the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment and a Treasurer for the Knights of Malta.
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